This uplifting arrangement by composer Spinozar, with the accompanying illustration, sends a hearty Tusker Elephant (and the hearts of elephant lovers), holding on to just a bundle of balloons, soaring up into the sky. Oh, that one day the impossible may be possible with our elephants escaping the cruel fate so many of them meet … Continue reading »
‘Look out!’ Marvin cries to the herd. ‘The machines are coming!’ ‘What do we do?!’ cry the elephants. ‘They’ve got Dirk!’ ‘Wait. What’s that sound? It sounds like…’ ‘Machines.’ ‘I can’t get free!’ shouted Dirk ‘Help me!’ “Amelia screams from the launch pad. Waaaaahhhhhhhhhooooo!’ ‘I can do … Continue reading »
‘Whoops… ooommmmpppphhhh’ cried Amelia. ‘The machines are coming!’ warned Marvin. ‘I can’t move! ‘Don’t panic. I’ll help you.’ (Marvin) ‘Run, Amelia, run!’ ‘It’s okay, they’re slowing down, but we have to tell the herd!’ said Marvin (The elephant herd confronts Amelia) ‘You almost led them right to us.’ … Continue reading »
‘Ooooooh, what is this?’ ‘It’s the world’s largest nest!’ ‘Awwwwkkkkkk!’ (Marvin falls in) ‘I’m sorry. I’m sorry. I’m sorry!’ ‘CAAAAAWWWWWW!’ ‘Grab on!’ ‘Amelia! What are you doing?’ squawked Marvin ‘I don’t know.’ ‘It’s okay. I’ll help. I make nests all the time.’ ‘Well, it’s not a nest, … Continue reading »
If you have never discovered this delightful story before now is the time to become acquainted with young Amelia the elephant, Marvin the oxpecker and, of course, Dirk the elephant, who comes to appreciate that sometimes the most unlikely solutions from the most unlikely sources can somehow save the day! With a message that still … Continue reading »